Leonore, a group of friends decided it would be fun if we did one after I was talking about another RR I'd been in a long time ago. We all decided to go with individual themes - and the only rules I have is that I want bands from everyone, and I'd prefer they stick to jewel tones (not neons, pastels, etc.). I want everyone to stitch whatever makes them happy :)At one mailing/month this one is one of the faster paced ones I've ever been in (I'm used to 6-8weeks!), but there are a lot of us participating :) (11)

YIIIHAAAWWW! Never would have thought of a Cowboy Nutcracker, makes me giggle just thinking about it now :D I love that you did the face 1 over 1, it smooths things out a bit and allows the rest of the texture to "be" something if that makes sense?